Work as an individual and as part of a team, in all weathers (e.g. we work outside all year round) to maintain and enhance our plant collections.
Be motivated to learn, undertake a diverse range of training activities including masterclasses, face-to-face sessions and plant identification tests.
Be able to assist customers/visitors as and when required in the garden, providing excellent customer service and a great visitor experience.
Support and/or work at RHS events. This could be helping exhibitors set up or move around the site, speaking to members or the public or working on a stand.
Strictly adhere to RHS, School of Horticulture and external legislations, such as those concerned with privacy, security, safeguarding, fire, health and safety.
It is compulsory to wear RHS uniform and special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be able to, with direction, work with a wide range of horticultural tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Comply with current RHS guidance on biosecurity and plant health practices in order to minimise the risk posed by quarantine pests and diseases.Training:Training will take place at Plumpton College near Brighton on a block release basis, alternating with online lecture block weeks, approximately six times per year.
The RHS covers the costs of travel, accommodation and food whilst staying at the college in person. Training Outcome:
Further training in Horticulture
Full time employment in public & historic gardens, parks and garden maintenance companies
Employer Description:As a charity, we want to inspire a passion for gardening and growing plants, promote the value of gardens, demonstrate how gardening is good for us and explain the vital role that plants play. The RHS is committed to be an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds to stay inclusive and avoid indirect discrimination.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 7.45am - 4.15pm, with some occasional weekend work (time off in lieu).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
First point of contact for the HR team
Responsible for the onboarding process of new starters, ensuring all new starters have valid Right-to-work, and compliance documents needed
Manging the onboarding inbox, responding to any enquiries from new starters, internal Line Managers etc
Assisting with inductions for new starters
Managing the HR inbox responding to any queries or requests from staff
Updating the firm’s organisation chart and HR’s section on the firm’s website
Producing contracts of employment
Obtaining references for new starters
Providing references for leavers
Updating the HR system with employee information ensuring it is up to date
Running reports from the HR database
Training:
Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship
Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Training will be one day a week at our Colindale centre (NW9)
Training Outcome:
If the applicant is successful they can go into further training or employment
Employer Description:Springvilla Care is established with the aim of offering uncompromising quality care and support. We ensure that our service users are well catered for, with professional and hardworking workforce, providing support and care tailored to meet individual care service requirement, at a very effective and affordable cost. Our services help adults to enjoy the benefits of living independently in their homes and local communities. Our team of dedicated, compassionate and friendly care workers are committed to providing support with dignity and respect. We understand the need for you to be in charge of your life, so we are passionate about developing care packages and support plans that will provide quality care while also supporting your personal choices and way of life and belief. We take pride in our relationships; so we are actively working to building a good, enjoyable and respectable working partnership. Our services are on call 24 hours 7 days of the week, including bank holidays and out of office hours contact is also available so that we can always satisfy your needs.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: IT skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
